So Lee, what did you think of that Freedom 36? Regards,
Bill Coleman C&C 39 -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lee Youngblood via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 10:28 PM To: David Donnelly; [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List 38MK3 and 40 Thoughts Hi David, Sounds like a good trip! Did you see the other 38-III listing in Seattle: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/C%26C-38-MK-III-2690440/Seattle/WA/Unit ed-States Here's the datasheet for comparison. Let me know if you are interested, and would like to see the boat. Thanks, Lee PS we live on a much smaller 74 35-II, with lots of sailing pics at http://www.leeyoungbloodphoto.com/personal.html >We are making a trip to Vancouver Island this weekend, mostly just a >romantic weekend away but we are going to have a look at a boat or 2 >while we're there. Just a hands on research exercise, I dont see us >being really serious about commuting to the coast right now but in >the next few years it will happen. More of a pass the eyeball test >for me and my wife of course. I want a boat that can sail and be >comfortable, basically what C&C was known for. My wife wants comfort >first and sailing ability about last on the list right now. > >One of them is a 1987 38MK3 in Victoria. I have always liked the >look of this model and it seems like the one we are going to see was >reasonably cared for. I know there are several owners of MK2 on here >I haven't noticed a lot of 3's. They have essentially the same >layout but I know the hulls are different. What are some general >impressions of this model. Maybe of this boat we are going to see in >particular. > >http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?&units=Feet&id=25 29851&lang=en&slim=broker&&hosturl=yachtsaleswest&&ywo=yachtsaleswest& > >The other one is a 1980 40 foot. I know from recent list activity >this model is well respected, both for build quality and sailing >ability. > >http://m.yachtworld.com/mobile/boats/1980/C&C-40-2618617/Gabriola-Island/Ca nada > >Both boats has been for sale for a while, the 40 longer. Other than >possibly being wet and of course the age, is there anything else >that stands out to anyone why these boats don't sell. One thing that >stands out to me is engine hours, although I admit I don't really >know how long a diesel should last. The 38 has old and/or no >electronics, which isn't the end of the world, especially if they >are old and need to go anyway. Both models of course have by today's >standards antiquated interior layout, which I think makes them less >than desirable to the majority of people. Tankage or lack thereof >also an issue. > >I hold the belief everything sells when presented at the right price >point, either dictated by market or condition. My goal here is >evaluate the model in person and try to learn what is causing these >to "hang around", or any boat for that matter. > >We also like the 37+ but none in the vicinity of this trip. > >Thanks for any input. > >David Donnelly >C&C 26 Mistress > >Sent with AquaMail for Android >http://www.aqua-mail.com > > > >_______________________________________________ >This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > >Email address: >[email protected] >To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go >bottom of page at: >http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com -- Lee Youngblood <[email protected]> (425) 444-9109 Your Shilshole Sailboat Broker Gig Harbor Yacht Sales | Seattle Office @ Dockside Solutions 7001 Seaview Avenue NW #160 Seattle, WA 98117 New Office Phone (206) 707-1778 GHYS website: http://www.1gigharbor.com/ _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: [email protected] To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album Email address: [email protected] To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
